I could, but I'd be outvoted and outnumbered.

[ He says it without any real heat as he glances down. Skeptically: ]


If I told you I wanted to press the button you wouldn't question it? Like, be the one to do it.

[ shrugs and stuffs his hands in his pocket. ]


I would rather know I did something bad and meant to, in some way, than not know at all until it was too late.